Question

Answer any six of the following questions in 30 to 40 words each.

(a) The king was a helpful man. Justify.

(b) Why did the narrator secretly admire the district officer?

(c) What grievances did the staff members of the bank have against Mr. Hill?

(d) Why did Swaminathan start answering Samuel’s questions in a loud tone?

(e) How did Kalam’s mother act as a source of inspiration to him?

(f) List all the things the woman had eaten at Foyot’s.

(g) How can ‘the children’ walk uncowed. (The children song)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. yes the king was a helpful man because he helped the wounded man (who was his enemy even!) he redressed the wound of the man several times untill the bleeding stopped this shows that he was a helpful man.
2. The narrator secretly admires the district officer as he is a man of learning. He has done considerable research in history and old coins. The narrator wonders how he finds time for it in the midst of his official duties. The narrator had read his works and is impressed by him.